Yael Snyder
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Experienced Operations and Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and event management. Excel in problem-solving and leadership, ensuring successful initiatives and strong relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Events and Community Engagement Manager
The Good Food Institute
Tel Aviv, Israel
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed the organization's event Gantt chart, leading the planning and execution of six annual events, along with 4-6 collaborative events with ecosystem partners.
- Initiated and coordinated all stages of event production, ensuring timely execution and successful partnerships. Led the entire events lifecycle from conceptualization to planning, including speaker and agenda selection, logistical management, marketing, and execution.
- Coordinated internal and external communications, liaising between executives, event partners, and stakeholders.
- Streamlined operational processes, improving event management efficiency by 20% by implementing new task tracking and scheduling systems using Asana.
- Maintained extensive content partnerships with startups, corporations, and investors, fostering a collaborative environment across the industry.
- Pioneered Israel's first scientific food tech community and built strategy, methods, operations, and implementation plan. Led and executed all in-person meetings and educational webinars.
- Led the organization's relationships with universities, tech hubs, government agencies, and NGOs, building a robust innovation ecosystem.
- Directed marketing initiatives that achieved a newsletter open rate of 40% and a click rate of 12%, demonstrating my ability to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
Director of Business Development & Head of Investor Relations
Government of Israel, Economic Mission to the West Coast
San Francisco, CA
11.2015 - 10.2020
- Led investor relations initiatives, growing the investor community by 5000% from 20 to over 1,000 members through targeted outreach and relationship-building strategies.
- Directed the planning and execution of high-profile investor events, including 'Fintech and Falafel,' which connected the U.S. Investors with Israeli startups contribute over $100M in venture capital investments.
- Supported the Consul by managing daily schedules, communications, and investor outreach during the Economic Mission Attache's maternity leave, ensuring continuity of high-level operations.
- Successfully managed the planning and execution of over 10 significant annual investor events, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and strategic outreach efforts.
- Organized meetings, prepared reports, and created presentations for executive use, facilitating smooth engagement with high-net-worth investors and partners.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, aligning strategic goals and ensuring seamless coordination across finance, legal, and operational departments.
- Handled confidential investor information and documents with discretion, maintaining trust and professionalism.
Fixed Income Broker, Head of Desk
ILS Brokers
Tel Aviv, Israel
07.2007 - 02.2015
- Managed over $200M daily trades and significantly increased the client base by 40% through effective relationship management.
- Oversaw client retention, budgeting, and recruitment efforts.
- Conducted financial analysis and provided actionable insights to senior management, supporting business decisions in high-stakes environments.
- Led communication efforts, prepared comprehensive reports, and managed financial data for senior executives, significantly enhancing client relations and service delivery.
- Acted as the main point of contact for local and international teams, coordinating schedules and supporting business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Finance
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
Herzliya, Israel07.2007
Skills
- Project and Operations Management
- Financial and Data Analysis
- Investor Relations & Business Development
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Google Suite, Asana, Salesforce, WordPress, MailChimp, Trello, and Slack
- Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Skills
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Budget Administration
- Program Development
- Event Planning
Timeline
Events and Community Engagement Manager
The Good Food Institute
06.2021 - 12.2023
Director of Business Development & Head of Investor Relations
Government of Israel, Economic Mission to the West Coast
11.2015 - 10.2020
Fixed Income Broker, Head of Desk
ILS Brokers
07.2007 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Business - Finance
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
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